Cart is empty Recently published research from the University of Minnesota Medical School suggests individuals with hepatitis C should consider revaccination for hepatitis B. The study was published in the Journal of Infectious Diseases.
Study tracks Texas youths being treated for depression
Nearly half of Texas youths being treated for depression or suicidal thoughts reported at least one suicide attempt, and 90% had experienced suicidal ideation, according to a study led by UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers. The findings, published in the journal Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior, represent the data from a registry established in 2020 by the Texas Youth Depression and Suicide Research Network (TX-YDSRN).
Is psilocybin a promising therapy for treatment-resistant depression?
A growing body of evidence suggests that psychedelic drugs may be useful in treating various mental health conditions. However, many challenges remain in defining their clinical benefits and overcoming the complex regulatory obstacles to their use. The September issue of Journal of Psychiatric Practice presents a research review and update on therapeutic use of psychedelics—focusing on the use of psilocybin for treatment of depression.
Babies and moms get ‘two-pronged’ protection against RSV with new FDA-approved tools
Ask Danielle Palmieri when her newborn son contracted RSV, and she doesn’t give a season or even a month. She knows the exact day.
Early clean intermittent catheterization recommended with neurogenic bladder
Early clean intermittent catheterization is recommended to reduce the incidence of recurrent febrile urinary tract infections (FUTIs) in children with neurogenic bladder (NB), according to a study published in the September issue of Neurourology & Urodynamics.
FDA approval of new COVID boosters could come by Friday
New COVID-19 booster shots could soon pass the needed hurdles for vaccinations to begin next week.
No change seen in frequency of recurrent vertigo attacks over time
Among people with benign recurrent vertigo (BRV), Meniere disease (MD), or vestibular migraine (VM) who have persistent vertigo attacks, there is no change in attack frequency over time, according to a study published online Aug. 11 in Audiology and Neurotology.
ZAMMSA prepares for rainy season related diseases
By Nation Reporter
THE Zambia Medicines and Medical Supplies Agency (ZAMMSA) has stocked up adequate medical supplies in preparedness for the rainy season.
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Q&A: Research shows older adults want more say in companion robots, AI and data collection
Technology for older adults and their care partners, typically marketed for safety and security, has been evolving for years, and now includes everything from location trackers to companion robots.
Elucidating the mechanism of aripiprazole action in treating circadian rhythm sleep disorders
While aripiprazole has long been a standard treatment for psychiatric disorders, such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, recent studies indicate that it is effective in treating circadian rhythm sleep disorders, including delayed sleep-phase syndrome. This condition causes patients to sleep and wake extremely late at times. However, the precise mechanism through which aripiprazole addresses these sleep disorder symptoms remains elusive.